ASHENEWS reports that Sokoto state governor Ahmed Aliyu has described the verdict of the Court of Appeal, which upheld his election, as a clear testimony of an unbiased Nigeria’s judiciary.
He stated this shortly after the court upheld the judgement of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, reaffirming his victory at the 2023 polls.
Gov. Aliyu said the outcome at the appellant court has clearly demonstrated to the entire world that Nigeria’s judiciary is unbiased, just, and fair.
“We see this victory as a victory from the Almighty Allah, and we thank him for that.
“We equally commend our judiciary for standing for the truth and what is right.
“Let me use this golden opportunity to renew my call to the opposition in Sokoto State to come and join hands with us so that together we can make the state better,” Aliyu urged.
The governor reassured the people of the state of his administration’s unwavering determination to deliver the direly needed dividends of democracy to their doorsteps.
“We will continue to provide an enabling environment that will guarantee the needed development in our dear state.
“We are determined to secure our dear state through sustained military operations until we eliminate bandits and other criminals by the special grace of God.
“We, therefore, need the unflinching support and cooperation of all and sundry in this direction,” he averred.
Gov. Aliyu also harped on the need for the people of the state to continue to rally around the present administration in its quest to transform the state.
He also thanked the people of the state for their support and fervent prayers for his administration, which have greatly helped in achieving the myriad of successes so far recorded in the state.
He solicited more fervent prayers, suggestions, and constructive criticism aimed at making Sokoto State better.
It could be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, having lost at the governorship election petition tribunal, rushed to the appellant court to challenge the verdict that upheld the victory of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu at the last election.
